Detroit
Dark Red Beet
Heirloom

Those who dont
like beets have not tried home-grown; they are simply delicious! These
2 1/2" - 3" beautiful deep crimson beets do not get woody as
do smaller varieties if left to grow large, so they are perfect for canning,
pickling, and eating fresh. The greens rival chard and spinach for tenderness
and flavor, and are very nutritious. Beet seed is actually a dried fruit
with 1 to 5 seeds in each fruit, so proper thinning is very important.

When to sow outside:
RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost, for early summer
crop, and late summer for fall crop. Growing during hot temperature periods
should be avoided. USDA zones 10 and 11 can sow fall through winter.

When to start inside:
Not recommended.

Special germination
instructions: Soak seeds for 8 to 24 hours before sowing

Harvesting: For early
spring sowings, harvest before summer heat. For late summer sowings, harvest
before first heavy frost. For winter sowings in mild climates, harvest
by March. Harvest when roots are anywhere from 2" - 3" in diameter.
Do not let them get too big; the smaller they are, the more tender. Foliage
can be harvested when 6" tall or shorter. You can take as much as
one third of a beet plants leaves without harming the root crop;
leave at least 2" of foliage above ground level.